Network Engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£45,600
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2137 (83% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £45,600, and La Fosse is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Network Engineer
Location: Southampton
Salary: £65,000 + 10% bonus
About the Role
We’re working with a well-established UK financial services organisation who are looking to bring in an experienced Network Engineer to support and enhance their enterprise network environment.
This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for maintaining, optimising, and improving a complex network estate spanning on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. You’ll play a key role in both BAU operations and project delivery, ensuring high availability, performance, and security across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor, manage, and optimise network infrastructure across LAN, WAN, cloud, and hybrid environments
- Support and troubleshoot complex network issues, acting as an escalation point for major incidents
- Design and implement network solutions across routing, switching, security, and connectivity
- Maintain high availability and resilience across the network estate
- Contribute to root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support network change activity in line with governance and security policies
- Monitor and manage data centre and network environments including LAN, WAN, and wireless
- Collaborate with wider infrastructure and IT teams to support projects and BAU delivery
- Contribute to network documentation and operational best practices
Experience Required
- Strong experience working within enterprise network environments
- Cisco-focused networking expertise (routing & switching, Nexus, enterprise-grade infrastructure)
- Experience managing firewalls, VPNs, and network security technologies
- Hands-on experience with wireless networking (APs, controllers)
- Experience supporting large-scale network environments
- Understanding of network design, architecture, and traffic flow
Desirable
- CCNA (or equivalent certification)
- Experience with cloud networking (Azure or hybrid environments)
- Exposure to tools such as Cisco ISE, F5, or Checkpoint firewalls
- Experience with automation or scripting (PowerShell/Python)
What’s on Offer
- Hybrid working model
- Strong focus on wellbeing, flexibility, and career development
- Opportunity to work within a high-performing, collaborative team
- Exposure to modernisation and network transformation projects
If you’re a Network Engineer looking to work in a stable but forward-moving environment with strong investment into infrastructure and people, this is a great opportunity to step into a visible and impactful role.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with La Fosse, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. La Fosse holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2137 going rate of £45,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.